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Joyce M. Smith
Apr 14, 2026
Joyce M. (Walton) Smith, 79, passed Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of Robert D. Smith, her husband of 60 years.
Joyce was born June 25, 1946, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Lester “Shorty” and Ruth (Bollinger) Walton.
Joyce was vice president of operations at Bank of Hanover.
In addition to her husband Bob, Joyce is...
Jeffrey Allen Wonder
Apr 11, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Wonder, 64, of New Oxford, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hanover and was the loving son of the late Elmer G. and Anna Mae (Becker) Wonder. He was the devoted husband of 33 years to Brenda (Reaver) Wonder. He enjoyed working out at...
Susie Ann Dutterer
Apr 11, 2026
Susie Ann Dutterer, age 54, of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully at home on April 11, 2026. She was the wife of the Wayne E. Dutterer, Jr, to whom she was married for 7 years. Born January 3, 1972, in York, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late H. Louise and Claude F. Heflin, Sr, she graduated from Spring Grove High...
Laurel Elizabeth Noel
Apr 9, 2026
Laurel E. Noel, 93, of Maryland entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Nova Springs Assisted Living, MD. She was born in Gettysburg and was the daughter of the late Charles Calvin and Helen (Drais) Taylor. She was the loving wife of the late Robert L. Noel. She graduated class of 1949 from New Oxford High School, where...
Kevin L. Brehm
Apr 9, 2026
Kevin L. Brehm, 60, of East Berlin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at York Hospital. He was born in Hanover, PA and was the loving son of the late Forrest Eugene and Doris Marie (Hull) Brehm. Kevin was a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School class of 1984. He spent his life serving others in the communities...
Amber N. Magara
Apr 6, 2026
Amber Magara passed away at York Memorial Hospital on April 6, 2026. After suffering with cancer for many years, she left behind a loving mother and father, Michele and Michael Magara, her brother Michael and wife Jody Magara and their two sons Adnrew and Cayden. Her family was with her as she passed, comforting her with knowing that time was...
Robert G. Yohe
Apr 2, 2026
Robert G. Yohe, 93, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was the husband of the late Dorothy J. (Burkhart) Yohe, his wife of 69 years, who passed March 9, 2022.
Robert was born March 25, 1933, in York County, PA, the son of the late William J. and Stella M. (Kemper) Yohe.
Robert was a...
Harry G. Watts, III
Mar 31, 2026
Harry G. Watts, III, 60, passed Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center.
Harry was born December 29, 1965, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Dorothy M (Craft) Mccleary of CT, and Ronald V. Watts of New Salem, PA.
Harry was a proud family man who loved spending time with his children and attending their events, cooking and his dogs.
In addition...
Richard A. Janson
Mar 30, 2026
Richard A. Janson, 61, passed Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of Cathy C. (Cave) Janson, his wife of 7 years.
Richard was born November 9, 1964, in Peoria, IL, the son of the late Charles M. Janson, Sr and Barbara (Prohaska) Janson.
Richard was a member of Bay View Baptist Church in Washington, IL. Richard was...
Nelson L. Miller
Mar 24, 2026
Nelson L. Miller, 81, passed Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Spring Grove, at his daughter’s home.
Nelson was born March 2, 1945, in Hanover, the son of the late Nelson J. and Leah C. (Shriver) Miller.
Nelson was 1964 graduate of New Oxford High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved to whittle wood...
J. Owen Statler
Mar 17, 2026
James Owen Statler, 91, died March 17, 2026, in New Oxford, PA. He was the husband of the late Vesta (Wilson) Statler with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. He resided at Cross Keys Village, The Brethren Home Community for the past 13 years. Born February 27, 1935, in Franklin County, PA, he was the son the late Cleo...
Brittany A. Ruppert
Mar 11, 2026
Brittany A. Ruppert, 30, passed Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home.
Brittany was born October 21, 1995, in York, the daughter of Pamela D. (Smith) Ruppert of York and David L. Ruppert of York.
Brittany was a member of St. Paul’s “Red Run” Church in East Berlin. She participated in Family Learning Conference at Hershey Lodge and the Penn Stater, and...
Donna E. Mertz
Mar 9, 2026
Donna E. (Minch) Mertz, 82, formerly of Berks Co., passed Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Dennis W. Mertz, who passed March 9, 1976.
Donna was born July 17, 1943, in Reading, the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Harriet L. (Elliott) Minch.
Donna was a police dispatcher for the Reading...
Mary C. Feeser
Mar 9, 2026
Mary C. “Kate” (Worley) Feeser, 81, passed Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of Thomas L. Feeser.
Mary was born December 29, 1944, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Edgar C. and Catherine R. (Smith) Worley.
Mary was a member of Emory U.M. Church in New Oxford.
In addition to her husband Thomas, Mary is...
Mary C. Carbaugh
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Catherine (Menchyk) Carbaugh, 98, entered God’s eternal care on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation in York.
Born October 15, 1927, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Demetrius and Catherine (Sisak) Menchyk. Mary was the loving wife to Francis A. "Slim" Carbaugh, Jr., until his death on January 8, 2006. They were...
Barbara A. Laughman
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara A. (Weaver) Laughman, 81, passed Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Laughman, her husband of 62 years, who passed January 8, 2026.
Barbara was born March 11, 1944, in Adams County, the son of the late Clyde and Claudine (Eaton) Weaver.
Barbara graduated from Bermudian Springs High School where she was...
Michael Lee Walton
Feb 27, 2026
Michael Lee Walton, 70, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Friday, February 27, 2026, at home.
Born November 10, 1955, in York, Michael was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene Walton and the late Shirley June (Pascoe) Shedlock. Michael was the loving husband to Catherine R. (Little) Walton with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.
Michael worked for...
Darlene M. DeShong
Feb 25, 2026
Darlene M. (Walker) DeShong, 81, passed Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at The Gardens at Gettysburg. She was the wife of the late Arnold R. DeShong, who passed December 30, 2011.
Darlene was born June 27, 1944, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary J. (Caldwell) Walker, Sr.
Darlene was a member of New Oxford Social & Athletic Club,...
Sylvia E. Weinstein
Feb 23, 2026
Sylvia E. (Diller) Weinstein, 71, passed Monday, February 23, 2026, at her home in Abbottstown, PA. She was the wife of Lawrence A. “Larry” Weinstein, her husband of 51 years.
Sylvia was born October 26, 1954, in York County, PA, the daughter of Shirley I. (Showalter) Young of New Cumberland and the late Lloyd E. Diller.
In addition to her husband and...
David W. Small
Feb 23, 2026
David W. Small, 89, passed Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of the late Delores M. (Dubbs) Small, his wife of 66 years, who passed May 13, 2023.
David was born January 19, 1937, in York, the son of the late Florence (Jennings) Small.
David was a member of St. Paul’s “Red Run” Church in East Berlin.
David...
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